Game recap: Gophers over Nebraska

GAME RECAP

MVP

Rodney Williams, Gophers

The senior forward, held to two points in Saturday's loss at Wisconsin, broke out with 23 against the Cornhuskers. He shot 8-for-13 from the field and made all six of his free throws. This coming three days after he missed a late free throw that would have tied the score 45-45 at Wisconsin.

BY THE NUMBERS

44 Halftime points for the Gophers, matching their game total in the 45-44 loss at Wisconsin

36-19 The Gophers' rebounding edge

12-FOR-27 Field-goal shooting for every Cornhusker but Ray Gallegos, who was 12-for-17 and scored 30 points

Target Center played host to the high-kick competition of the state high school dance tournament Saturday night. Two champions successfully defended their previous year's titles, with Sartell-St. Stephen, left, winning in Class 2A and Eastview, right, winning in 3A. Frazee won the Class 1A title.